Ashland Paul BlazerJROTC

“TOMCATS”

SEQUENCE OF EVENTSAgenda 17:15 - 17:30 Arrival

17:30 - 17:45 Cadre & Cadet Commanders Meeting

17:45 - 18:00 Parade the Colors and National Anthem

18:00 - 18:15 Saber Walk (See below for order of March)

18:15 - 18:25 POW/MIA Honors/Pick up Drinks for Toast

18:25 - 18:30 Toasts (from each school as assigned inside)

18:30 - 19:30 Music-Dance-Eat-Fun

19:30 - 19:45 Announcing of the Queen/Princess and Escorts

19:45 - 21:45 Music-Dance-Fun

21:45 - 22:00 Wrap up and say goodbye’s.

High Schools attending (Order of Sabre Walk) Boyd County High School Navy JROTCGreenup County High School Marine Corp JROTCLawrence County High School Army JROTCRussell High School Air Force JROTCHosted By Paul Blazer High School Army JROTC

Joint Military Ball29 March 2014

Ashland KY

TOASTS 1.I would like to propose a toast to the United States of America 2.I would like to propose a toast to the President of the United States 3. I would like to propose a toast to the Armed Forces 4. I would like to propose a toast to all the Veterans 5. I would like to propose a toast to all the Active Duty 6.I would like to propose a toast to our Honored Guests 7. I would like to propose a toast to the JROTC Cadets 8. I would like to propose a toast to the Cadre 9. To all of the wonderful ladies 10.To all of the handsome men Paul Blazer #’s 1 & 2Greenup Co HS #’s 3 & 4Lawrence Co HS #’s 5 & 6Russell HS #’s 7 & 8Boyd Co HS #’s 9 & 10

"The POW MIA Remembrance Ceremony“

As you entered the banquet hall this evening, you may have noticed a small table in a place of honor. It is set for one. This table is our way of symbolizing the fact that members of our profession of arms are missing from our midst. They are commonly called POWs or MIAs, we call them "Brothers." They are unable to be with us this evening and so we remember them.

This Table set for one is small -- Symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his oppressors. The Tablecloth is white -- Symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms The single Red Rose displayed in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades-in-arms who keep the faith awaiting their return The Red Ribbon tied so prominently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapel and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing.

The Candle, the candle is lit -- Symbolizing the upward reach of their unconquerable spirit.

A Slice of Lemon is on the bread plate to remind us of their bitter fate. There is Salt upon the bread plate -- Symbolic of the families’ tears as they wait.

The Glass is inverted -- They cannot toast with us this night. The Chair -- The chair is empty. They are not here.

All of you who served with them and called them comrades, who depended upon their might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely, they have not forsaken you. Remember! -- Until the day they come home.